Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything in Between
Author:   Art Sussman
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN:  

9780787983260


Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 February 2006
Recommended Age:   From 11 to 15 years
Format:   Hardback
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Dr. Art's Guide to Science: Connecting Atoms, Galaxies, and Everything in Between


Overview

Take an engrossing journey to explore the awesome ideas of science, with Dr. Art as your guide. Travel through atoms, energy forces, and the universe-and discover that it is all more amazing than you could imagine! Venture beyond the Milky Way with Dr. Art to discover the vastness of space, the depths of time, and how ancient explosions in our galaxy generated stardust that infuses our planet-and even our bodies-to this day. You'll learn why there is no such thing as empty space, how energy and matter are related, and the meaning of Einstein's famous equation!

Full Product Details

Author:   Art Sussman
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 20.00cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 24.10cm
Weight:   0.864kg
ISBN:  

9780787983260


ISBN 10:   0787983268
Pages:   256
Publication Date:   01 February 2006
Recommended Age:   From 11 to 15 years
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Why Science? Chapter 2: Two Plus Two Equals Hip-Hop. Chapter 3: What's the Matter. Chapter 4: Energy and Dr. Art's 50th Anniversary Ball. Chapter 5: Forces Be with Us. Chapter 6: Putting the You in Universe. Chapter 7: Home Sweet Home. Chapter 8: Energy on Earth. Chapter 9: Life on Earth. Chapter 10: Who We Are. Chapter 11: The Famous E Word. Chapter 12: Midnight December 26. Chapter 13: Where Are We Going? GlIndex (Glossary + Index).

Reviews

I recommend that all kids read this book full of amazing, incredible facts. Teachers will find it a great resource. The excellent pictures in this book will be of great interest. -Annie Liu, Kidsday Reporter (Newsday, July 9, 2006)


Author Information

ART SUSSMAN, Ph.D., is a science educator and author of the acclaimed and award-winning book, Dr. Art's Guide to Planet Earth (over 70,000 copies sold). Sussman directs WestEd's Eisenhower Regional Consortium for Science and Mathematics Education, based in San Francisco and serving science and math educators throughout the West. He directs California's Building a Presence for Science, a project for NSTA involving 4,800 science educators statewide. In 2000 he received the Margaret Nicholson Distinguished Service Award from the California Science Teachers Association. In addition, Sussman is active nationally with the Council of State Science Supervisors and has assisted Nevada, Utah, Georgia and California in developing their science standards. Aside from his professional responsibilities, Sussman is best known for conducting ""Dr. Art's Planet Earth Show,"" a theatrical science performance pitched to kids and adults and performed at education conferences and science centers nationally. As part of his intensive performance circuit planned for 2006, he's scheduled as keynote presentor at the National Science Teachers Association Annual Conference.

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